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Matchless Collection (#3)

"Unforgettable Moments on the Matchless: A Legacy of Speed and Style" From the thrilling races to the iconic motorcycles

Background imageMatchless Collection: Billy McCosh (Matchless) 1967 Senior TT

Billy McCosh (Matchless) 1967 Senior TT
Irish Billy McCosh (Matchless) 1967 Senior TT

Background imageMatchless Collection: Paddock shot, Senior race, 1960 Southern 100

Paddock shot, Senior race, 1960 Southern 100. Riders featured include: Ron Langston (Matchless, 19), Des Craig (Norton, 42), Brian Carr (Norton, 38), T J Squire (BSA, 17), Randall Cowell (Norton, 9)

Background imageMatchless Collection: Colin Fenton (Matchless) 1962 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Colin Fenton (Matchless) 1962 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Background imageMatchless Collection: Chris Neve (Matchless) 1969 Senior TT

Chris Neve (Matchless) 1969 Senior TT

Background imageMatchless Collection: Owen Howard (Matchless) 1966 Senior TT

Owen Howard (Matchless) 1966 Senior TT

Background imageMatchless Collection: Billy Andersson (Matchless) 1966 Senior TT

Billy Andersson (Matchless) 1966 Senior TT
Swede Billy Andersson (Matchless) 1966 Senior TT

Background imageMatchless Collection: Vin Duckett (Matchless) 1967 Senior TT

Vin Duckett (Matchless) 1967 Senior TT

Background imageMatchless Collection: Gordon Pantall (Matchless) 1968 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Gordon Pantall (Matchless) 1968 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Background imageMatchless Collection: Ron Langston (Matchless) 1960 Senior Southern 100

Ron Langston (Matchless) 1960 Senior Southern 100

Background imageMatchless Collection: Derek Farrant (Matchless) 1953 Senior TT

Derek Farrant (Matchless) 1953 Senior TT

Background imageMatchless Collection: Dave Pither (Matchless) 1986 Classic Senior Manx Grand Prix

Dave Pither (Matchless) 1986 Classic Senior Manx Grand Prix

Background imageMatchless Collection: Tom Arters Manx missile

Tom Arters Manx missile
Riding the early version of Tom Arters G50 special used so successfully by Peter Williams at the TT, David Hughes won the 1972 Senior Manx Grand Prix on the bike

Background imageMatchless Collection: The first G50 Matchless

The first G50 Matchless
Vic Willoughby inspects the prototype G50 Matchless as Jack Williams prepares the bike for Jack Wood to use for Travelling marshal duty

Background imageMatchless Collection: Roland Foll (Matchless) 1961 Senior TT

Roland Foll (Matchless) 1961 Senior TT
Swiss Roland Foll (Matchless) 1961 Senior TT

Background imageMatchless Collection: Paul Fahey (Matchless) 1956 Senior TT

Paul Fahey (Matchless) 1956 Senior TT
Kiwi Paul Fahey (Matchless) 1956 Senior TT

Background imageMatchless Collection: Development Davis

Development Davis
Ted Davis spent his working days as test rider and development engineer at Vincents. With a 500cc limit on the Sidecar TT, he rode this G45 Matchless and Canterbury sidecar in the 1954 Sidecar TT

Background imageMatchless Collection: Just Testing'

Just Testing"
Vic Willoughby, technical editor for Motorcycling tries Ken Swallows leading-link forked G45 Matchless along the Mountain Mile

Background imageMatchless Collection: A twin, then a four - for a third

A twin, then a four - for a third
Australian Bob Brown started practice for the 1957 Senior TT on a G45 Matchless. He was then drafted into the Gilera squad, finishing a fine third to team-leader Bob McIntyre and John Surtees (MV)

Background imageMatchless Collection: Charlie Collier Matchless The Marquis De Mouzilly St. Mars

Charlie Collier Matchless The Marquis De Mouzilly St. Mars
Charlie Collier (Matchless) at Patzau, Austria. The Marquis de Mouzilly St. Mars

Background imageMatchless Collection: Mike Duff (Matchless) 1965 Senior TT

Mike Duff (Matchless) 1965 Senior TT

Background imageMatchless Collection: Matchless & Norton 1948 Isle of Man Clubmans Tourist Trophy race. Creator: Unknown

Matchless & Norton 1948 Isle of Man Clubmans Tourist Trophy race. Creator: Unknown
Matchless & Norton 1948 Isle of Man Clubmans Tourist Trophy race

Background imageMatchless Collection: Bob Owen (Matchless) 2013 500 Classic TT

Bob Owen (Matchless) 2013 500 Classic TT

Background imageMatchless Collection: Bill Brooker (Matchless) 1999 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Bill Brooker (Matchless) 1999 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageMatchless Collection: Paddy Driver (Matchless) 1964 Senior TT

Paddy Driver (Matchless) 1964 Senior TT

Background imageMatchless Collection: Brian Walmsley (Matchless) 1964 Senior TT

Brian Walmsley (Matchless) 1964 Senior TT

Background imageMatchless Collection: Meredydd Owen (Matchless) 2018 Senior Classic TT

Meredydd Owen (Matchless) 2018 Senior Classic TT

Background imageMatchless Collection: Keith Dixon (Matchless) 2018 Senior Classic TT

Keith Dixon (Matchless) 2018 Senior Classic TT

Background imageMatchless Collection: Mark Herbertson (Matchless) 2013 500 Classic TT

Mark Herbertson (Matchless) 2013 500 Classic TT

Background imageMatchless Collection: Wilson Ferguson (Matchless) 1956 Senior TT

Wilson Ferguson (Matchless) 1956 Senior TT

Background imageMatchless Collection: Dave Pither (Matchless) 1987 Classic Manx Grand Prix

Dave Pither (Matchless) 1987 Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageMatchless Collection: Dave Degens (Matchless) 1962 Senior Manx Gand Prix

Dave Degens (Matchless) 1962 Senior Manx Gand Prix
Dave Degens (Matchless) on Bray Hill: 1962 Senior Manx Gand Prix

Background imageMatchless Collection: K Clark (Matchless) 1952 Senior Clubman TT

K Clark (Matchless) 1952 Senior Clubman TT
K Clark (Matchless) on Bray Hill: 1952 Senior Clubman TT (being overtaken by J H Cooper, (90 Norton)

Background imageMatchless Collection: Ken Tostevin (Matchless) 1955 Senior TT

Ken Tostevin (Matchless) 1955 Senior TT
Guernsey rider Ken Tostevin (Matchless) on Bray Hill: 1955 Senior TT

Background imageMatchless Collection: Chris East (Matchless) 1974 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Chris East (Matchless) 1974 Senior Manx Grand Prix
Chris East (Matchless) at Quarter Bridge: 1974 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Background imageMatchless Collection: Geoff Barry (Matchless) 1971 Senior TT

Geoff Barry (Matchless) 1971 Senior TT
Geoff Barry (Matchless) at Quarter Bridge: 1971 Senior TT

Background imageMatchless Collection: CJ13 2212

CJ13 2212
Track Parade - Motorcycle Celebration, circa 200 bikes featured in the morning parade laps, including sidecar outfits and motor trikes, BMW Motorrad completing a centenary

Background imageMatchless Collection: CJ13 2244

CJ13 2244
Track Parade - Motorcycle Celebration, circa 200 bikes featured in the morning parade laps, including sidecar outfits and motor trikes, BMW Motorrad completing a centenary

Background imageMatchless Collection: CJ13 2222

CJ13 2222
Track Parade - Motorcycle Celebration, circa 200 bikes featured in the morning parade laps, including sidecar outfits and motor trikes, BMW Motorrad completing a centenary

Background imageMatchless Collection: CJ13 2213

CJ13 2213
Track Parade - Motorcycle Celebration, circa 200 bikes featured in the morning parade laps, including sidecar outfits and motor trikes, BMW Motorrad completing a centenary

Background imageMatchless Collection: CJ13 2243

CJ13 2243
Track Parade - Motorcycle Celebration, circa 200 bikes featured in the morning parade laps, including sidecar outfits and motor trikes, BMW Motorrad completing a centenary

Background imageMatchless Collection: CJ13 2205 ex-Military motorcycle

CJ13 2205 ex-Military motorcycle
ex-Military motorcycle, Track Parade - Motorcycle Celebration, circa 200 bikes featured in the morning parade laps, including sidecar outfits and motor trikes, BMW Motorrad completing a centenary

Background imageMatchless Collection: CJ13 2208 Chris Bunce, 1958 Triumph Speed Twin

CJ13 2208 Chris Bunce, 1958 Triumph Speed Twin
Chris Bunce, 1958 Triumph Speed Twin, Track Parade - Motorcycle Celebration, circa 200 bikes featured in the morning parade laps, including sidecar outfits and motor trikes

Background imageMatchless Collection: CM35 1803 Harley Davidson Trike

CM35 1803 Harley Davidson Trike
Harley Davidson Trike, Track Parade - Motorcycle Celebration, circa 200 bikes featured in the morning parade laps, including sidecar outfits and motor trikes, BMW Motorrad completing a centenary

Background imageMatchless Collection: CJ13 2209 Harley Davidson Trike

CJ13 2209 Harley Davidson Trike
Harley Davidson Trike, Track Parade - Motorcycle Celebration, circa 200 bikes featured in the morning parade laps, including sidecar outfits and motor trikes, BMW Motorrad completing a centenary

Background imageMatchless Collection: CJ13 2211 Harley Davidson

CJ13 2211 Harley Davidson
Harley Davidson, Track Parade - Motorcycle Celebration, circa 200 bikes featured in the morning parade laps, including sidecar outfits and motor trikes, BMW Motorrad completing a centenary

Background imageMatchless Collection: CJ13 2217 Indian Motorcycle

CJ13 2217 Indian Motorcycle
Indian Motorcycle, Track Parade - Motorcycle Celebration, circa 200 bikes featured in the morning parade laps, including sidecar outfits and motor trikes, BMW Motorrad completing a centenary

Background imageMatchless Collection: CJ13 2220 Jacob Turner, 1961 650cc Triumph Bonnevlle

CJ13 2220 Jacob Turner, 1961 650cc Triumph Bonnevlle
Jacob Turner, 1961 650cc Triumph Bonnevlle, Track Parade - Motorcycle Celebration, circa 200 bikes featured in the morning parade laps, including sidecar outfits and motor trikes

Background imageMatchless Collection: CJ13 2218 Jacob Turner, 1961 650cc Triumph Bonnevlle

CJ13 2218 Jacob Turner, 1961 650cc Triumph Bonnevlle
Jacob Turner, 1961 650cc Triumph Bonnevlle, Track Parade - Motorcycle Celebration, circa 200 bikes featured in the morning parade laps, including sidecar outfits and motor trikes




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"Unforgettable Moments on the Matchless: A Legacy of Speed and Style" From the thrilling races to the iconic motorcycles, it has left an indelible mark on the world of motorsports. In 1967, Geoff Morgan showcased his unmatched skills at the Senior Manx Grand Prix, leaving spectators in awe of his speed and precision. In 1955, Ken Taubman took center stage at the Senior Manx Grand Prix, displaying a level of expertise that was truly matchless. His performance captivated audiences and solidified Matchless' reputation as a force to be reckoned with. The Sidecar TT races have also witnessed unforgettable moments courtesy of Harold Scholes & Peter Corris in 1959 and Colin Seeley & Wally Rawlings in 1962. Their synchronized teamwork aboard their Matchless machines was nothing short of extraordinary. Malcolm Moffatt's triumph at the 1969 Senior TT further cemented Matchless' legacy. With sheer determination and skill, he conquered every challenge thrown his way, proving that when it comes to racing prowess, Matchless is simply unrivaled. But it's not just about racing; it has been synonymous with style throughout its history. From David Andrews and Neville Wooderson's dashing presence at the 1953 Senior Clubman TT to two girls effortlessly riding a vintage 1934 Matchless motorcycle - elegance meets power whenever these bikes hit the road. Even outside racing circuits, there are places where you can experience true matchlessness. Trumpers Barbers in Mayfair London offers grooming services fit for gentlemen who appreciate timeless sophistication - just like those who ride a classic Matchless motorbike. Let us not forget Ted Davis & E G Allen's remarkable performance during the Sidecar TT race in 1954 or Alan Shepherd & Gary Hocking's memorable run at the prestigious Senior TT event in 1962. These riders pushed boundaries and showcased the true potential motorcycles.